Sanctuary and narthex

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We took out the carpeting and had the asbestos floor tiles 

professionally removed.

Pictured: Bob Goodwin

There were numerous cracks 

in the plaster.

Repairing the cracks in the plaster.

Pictured: Bruce Altmann

We painted the sanctuary and narthex white in keeping with how

 Congregational Churches are 

historically painted.

Pictured: Cathy Cawiezel

Solid oak flooring staged to be installed in April 2023

We searched for and acquired pews similar in color to the original pews.  We found the "new to us pews" in Texas.  

We wish we could find

 some of the original pews.

We had the pews professionally 

cut to size.

Pictured: Stephanie and Brian Walsh

The pews will be installed after the flooring is in place.

Pictured:

 Brian Walsh, Cathy Cawiezel, Bill Smith

We removed dated and water damaged cabinetry from the kitchen.

Pictured: Jim Fousek and Bill Smith

The plaster board in the kitchen had water damage and needs repair and painting.  

We've acquired a new stainless steel commercial sink and work tables from 

Gator Chef here in Lisle

We have removed the drop ceiling to open up the space and will replace the can lighting with surface mounted LED lights.

We have significant plumbing and electrical work to do!

Plumbing repairs needed in the kitchen

Cathy Cawiezel, Wayne Dunham, and 

Bill Smith are the Heritage Society members who are leading the 

preservation project.

Pictured: Wayne Dunham